Art, chowder and cheer crawl on tap in downtown Morehead

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Nov 22, 2013 at 12:01 AMNov 22, 2013 at 1:00 PM

On Saturday, December 7, from 1pm to 5pm, enthusiasts of coastal culinary fare will be testing their palates to determine the best chowder from Crystal Coast restaurants that will be served in various locations in Downtown Morehead City. The Art, Chowder and Cheer Crawl, during which all are invited to sample and vote for their favorite chowder from 16 restaurants, has expanded this year to include establishments from outside the downtown area that will also serve in downtown art galleries. And inside participating restaurants, the Arts Council of Carteret County has arranged to have artists painting, sketching and sculpting to enhance the downtown experience.

Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association

On Saturday, December 7, from 1pm to 5pm, enthusiasts of coastal culinary fare will be testing their palates to determine the best chowder from Crystal Coast restaurants that will be served in various locations in Downtown Morehead City. The Art, Chowder and Cheer Crawl, during which all are invited to sample and vote for their favorite chowder from 16 restaurants, has expanded this year to include establishments from outside the downtown area that will also serve in downtown art galleries. And inside participating restaurants, the Arts Council of Carteret County has arranged to have artists painting, sketching and sculpting to enhance the downtown experience.

Tasters can buy a ballot for $20 entitling them to a sample of chowder at each of the participating locations from 1 pm to 5 pm. After the tastings, each ballot designating the taster’s favorite chowder will be submitted at a ballot box just outside of Jack’s Waterfront Bar at 513 Evans Street or at the Historic Train Depot mailbox at 1001 Arendell Street.

The chowder samplings are from some of the best chefs on the Crystal Coast and will include clam, crab and corn, Down East, seafood chowders, chili and gumbo.

Tickets are available in advance by calling 252-808-0440 or emailing Lisa at dmcra2@embarqmail.com. There are a limited number of tickets available.

The DMCRA is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring Morehead City to a vibrant economic, cultural, historic social and recreational center. The DMCRA also hosts the Christmas tree lighting at Katherine Davis Park on December 6th, the start of the Christmas Flotilla at Jaycee Park on December 7 and the Morehead City Christmas Parade on December 14th and is a sponsor for the Gallery ArtWalk on Friday, December 6. For a complete schedule of events, go to www.downtownmoreheadcity.com.

Thank you!

Lisa Rueh

Downtown Morehead City Revitalization Association

1001 Arendell Street

Morehead City, NC 28557

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